Concord Chamber of Commerce notes

The Chamber will host the third annual Sizzlin’ Summer Sidewalk Sale, which has been expanded to include a “Street Fair,” on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

In Concord Center, on Thoreau Street, and in West Concord Village, you will find bargains, entertainment, food and fun.

Over 50 Concord businesses and non-profit organizations located in Concord Center and in West Concord will participate in this special event. In case of rain, the sidewalks will be rolled up and all the sales will move inside the shops and tents.

There will be music on a Walden Street Stage and on the Main Street Stage in front of the Visitor Center from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. by “Sole Flyer, “The Jitters” and Sophie Kohn. Malik the Magic Man will perform on Main Street at 2 p.m.; there will be face painting, henna tattoos, a kids’ scavenger hunt at Nesting, and balloon animals. Artisans way will host a pottery demonstration from noon until 3 p.m.; See Jenny the Juggler at Barefoot Books at 10 a.m. Visit Main Streets Market and Café, enjoy cookies at Sally Ann Food Shop, sample food from Wilder Cuisine and Trails’ End Café, drink free lemonade at noa jewelry, enjoy all the cheese and other specialty treats at The Cheese Shop, and get 50 percent off all sandwiches at Concord Teacakes. West Concord Wine and Liquors and The Cheese Shop will host wine tastings.

Walden Street will be closed from Main Street to Hubbard Street. Parking is available on Mains Street, Lexington Road, Hubbard Street and in the Keyes Road parking lot.

To enter to win the basket: Visit West Concord and make three purchases at any participating business; Fill out the entry form on the back of the West Concord rack card available at any participating business, attach your three receipts, and leave it at the Concord Visitor Center or mail it to the Concord Chamber of Commerce at 15 Walden St., Concord, MA 01742 by Oct. 15. The winning entry will be drawn and winner announced on Discover West Concord Day on Saturday, Oct. 19. Winner need not be present to win.

Nominate the 2013 Business Person of the Year

Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 Business Person of the Year. The Chamber of Commerce will recognize the recipient of this year’s award at the Annual Dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Nominees should be individuals who demonstrate contributions to community welfare, participate in community activities, evidence lasting contributions to the community, exhibit leadership through exemplary personal and business progress and contribute to a professional and strong business community. Nominees may not be past recipients or current Chamber of Commerce Board members.

Please go to the Chamber website to download a nomination form. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Sept. 9.

Concord Visitor Center selling Battle Road “Look Book”

The Concord Visitor Center is now selling the Battle Road, A Scavenger Hunt “Look Book,” created by Barbara Tibbetts. The book is fun for the whole family and a great way to learn local history and get to know the locations listed in the book. Author Tibbetts divides her time between Acton and Nantucket and has created “Look Books” for Nantucket, Chatham, and the Freedom Trail, in additional to the Battle Road book.

New members

Welcome to author Robert Lerner.

Upcoming Chamber events

Sign up for the SCORE business counseling program on Tuesday, Aug. 13. One –hour appointments are available from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meetings are held at the Chamber office. Reservations required. Free.

Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m, for the July Business After Hours, hosted by the Cambridge Savings Bank. Learn more about this all service bank, network, and enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres. Please pre-register with the Chamber office.

For registration and information about Chamber events and membership, please call the Chamber at 978-369-3120.